5202 PORTSMOUTH RD Bethesda, MD 20816
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,382 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,382 sqft
Price per Sqft $619
Subdivision Westmoreland Hills
MLS Listing ID MDMC2225862
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,682
Year Built 1960
Annual Tax Amount $18,592
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 6,221 Sqft
Acres 0.14
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The exterior showcases timeless, quality materials: a Buckingham slate and copper roof, copper gutters, Bevolo lanterns, and flagstone paths edged in Belgian block.
At the core of the home, the English-style kitchen is well-appointed and refined. A graceful arch over a limestone counter affirms that this is not a cookie-cutter build. Zellige tiles and slate floors add texture and character. A Sub-Zero fridge and Bosch dishwasher are concealed behind custom panels, while floor-to-ceiling cabinets provide abundant storage. The sunny breakfast area, with a soaring ceiling and skylight, invites morning lingering. French doors beckon to the patio and garden, where camellias, magnolias, hydrangeas and David Austin roses provide a succession of blooms, and the green backdrop persists year-round.
A series of distinctive spaces radiate from the kitchen: a striking hexagonal library (equally suited to be a playroom or sunroom) lined with custom built-ins; an elegant dining room with views that extend out a generous bay window; and both formal living and family rooms, each with oversized windows and its own fireplace. A mudroom between the kitchen and garage keeps outerwear out of view.
Upstairs, the primary suite feels quietly luxurious, with a claw-foot tub, walk-in closet, and charming study overlooking the gardens. Each of the other bedrooms can easily accommodate zones for sleeping, study, and storage. Having a washer and dryer on this floor eases mundane routines.
The lower level offers versatility, with a full bath, third fireplace, custom built-ins, and adaptable space that can serve as a rec room or home gym. An additional legal bedroom or private guest suite is also possible, with an exterior door leading to a side patio.
Modern enhancements have been integrated seamlessly. Automated irrigation and exterior lighting, an EV fast charger, a Ring doorbell, and a high-efficiency heat pump HVAC system ensure the home lives as beautifully as it looks.
Just moments away, Westmoreland Park features tennis courts, a playground, and wooded trails that connect to the scenic Capital Crescent Trail. The shops and dining of Spring Valley — including neighborhood favorites Millie's and Wagshal's — are all walkable, while commuting is refreshingly convenient via Massachusetts Avenue or nearby access points into Virginia and greater Maryland.
Location
State MD
County Montgomery
Zoning R60
Rooms
Basement Side Entrance, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Space For Rooms
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Attic, Bar, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Built-Ins, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s), Wood, Gas/Propane
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Fireplace Y
Window Features Bay/Bow,Skylights
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Has Laundry, Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 4.0
Fence Privacy, Rear
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Attached Garage 1
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Landscaping, Level, Premium, Private, Rear Yard
Story 3
Foundation Permanent
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2682
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Westbrook
Middle Schools Westland
High Schools Bethesda-Chevy Chase
School District Montgomery County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 160700550231
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 3382
Special Listing Condition Standard
Nearby Locations